San Diego State took a step back record-wise from last season’s 12-2 campaign. But they are in a bowl game for the 17th time in program history. The Aztec offense struggled in 2022. To illuminate, it finished the regular season ranked 102nd in yards per play against FBS opponents this season. Middle Tennessee battled back from a midseason College Football betting stretch where they lost four of five games. In turn, MTSU finished the season strong to reach a bowl game for the 10th time in program history. Memphis’ strength is its rushing defense
2022 Hawaii Bowl Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. San Diego State Aztecs
| Date and Time: | Saturday, December 24, 2022, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Ching Complex, Honolulu, Hawaii |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Middle Tenn St | +7 (-120) | 49½ (-110) | +220 |  |
| San Diego State | -7 (EV) | 49½ (-110) | -260 | |
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2022 Hawaii Bowl Overview
At the onset, the Hawai’i Bowl began in 2002. The University of Hawai’i is granted an automatic sports betting bid as long as they are bowl eligible. However, if they are not, another Mountain West Conference school will take Hawai’i’s place. The opponent comes from either the Mountain West Conference (MWC), American Athletic Conference (AAC), or Conference USA. Previously, this bowl was formerly named the ConAgra Foods Hawai’i Bowl and the Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl. And then, the sponsorship dropped in 2014. Overall, the underdogs own a 12-5 ATS record in this game. Including six double-digit ‘dogs winning outright after Hawai’i won 52-35 over Middle Tennessee in 2016.
Hawai’i won a back-and-forth affair with BYU in the 2019 installment with a 38-34 triumph. Although the Rainbow Warriors scored only one touchdown in the second half, they hit the third ‘over’ in the last four Hawai’i Bowls. However, the previous two Hawaii bowls were canceled. The 2020 game was wiped out due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. While in 2021, Memphis of the AAC was to meet Hawai’i. However, the Warriors pulled out of the game less than 24 hours before kickoff. Cause by COVID issues within the program. At the same time, several players had left the program via the transfer portal, leaving the school unable to field a team.
2022 Hawaii Bowl Matchup
Last game, the San Diego State Aztecs lost 13-3 against the Air Force Falcons s 2.5-point home dogs. The game went under the College Football Betting total of 43. San Diego State has a record of 7-5 straight up, 5-7 against the spread, and 5-7 over/under the total.
Overall, San Diego State has national metrics of ranks 117th for total offense, 119th for passing, 68th for rushing, and 109th for scoring. Defensively they rank 27th overall, 35th against the pass, 36th against the rush, and 20th for points allowed. Also, San Diego State ranks 93rd for fewest turnovers lost and 34th for takeaways.
Last game, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders won 33-28 against the Florida International Panthers as 19.5-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 54. Middle Tennessee has a record of 7-5 straight up, 5-6-1 against the spread, and 7-5 over/under the total.
Now, Middle Tennessee has national metrics of 67th for total offense, 31st for passing, 100th for rushing, and 60th for scoring. Defensively they rank 98th overall, 129th against the pass, 27th against the rush, and 82nd for points allowed. Also, Middle Tennessee ranks 61st for fewest turnovers lost and 3rd for takeaways.
2022 Hawaii Bowl Best Bet: Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders.